Winston-Salem State University

The Winston-Salem State University is a 4-year, public, co-educational research university. It is situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. WSSU was established in 1892 by Dr. Simon Green Atkins. WSSU's campus stretches over an area of more than 110 acres. Every year, Winston-Salem State University enrolls more than 5,000 students.

Winston-Salem State University is comprised of the following schools and colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• School of Business and Economics
• School of Education and Human Performance
• School of Health Sciences

WSSU's sports teams are nicknamed the Rams. Men’s teams take part in basketball, football, cross country, golf, track & field and tennis. Women at WSSU take part in basketball, cross country, track & field, tennis, softball, bowling and volleyball. WSSU also has a cheerleading squad.

Winston-Salem State University Highlights

Where Winston-Salem State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, nutrition and exercise therapy, and computer science and engineering.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Winston-Salem State University is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Winston-Salem State University was 5,870 in 2007-2008 (5,699 full-time equivalent).

About 31% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 69% of the class.

Undergrads are 93% of enrolled students and graduate students are 7%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Winston-Salem State University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Winston-Salem State University provides on-campus housing for 2,300 of its 5,699 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Winston-Salem State University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Winston-Salem State University is in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for major sports.

Winston-Salem State University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 67 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 44 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .

Winston-Salem State University Admissions (2008-2009)

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